Salvatore (Sal) Gatti

Salvatore (Sal) Gatti

Salvatore (Sal) Gatti passed away in his home on April 29, 2019.

Sal was born in Batavia, NY on June 14, 1927. He lived in the Akron area since 1947.  He was a veteran of WWII and served in the U.S. occupation Army, Italy. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1945, holding several offices in the 3rd and 4th degree. Sal was an entrepreneur in many businesses ventures including Toy House, Toy Box, The Note, Tom Thumb Raceway, and A.R.E. Inc.

Sal was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia (Lee) of 43 years.

He is survived by his five children, Anne Antalvari (Art), Ralph Gatti (Bonnie Jo), Elizabeth Gatti, Claudia Diktas, and Michael Gatti (Lynn); his wife, Eileen (Pat) Gatti of 22 years; his brother, John Gatti (Anne); and his stepchildren, Don Rinehart (Robin) and Angela Cavanaugh (Timothy).
He is also survived by many grandchildren, grant-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.  

Friends and Family may call at Ciriello and Carr Funeral Home, 39 S Miller Rd, Fairlawn, Oh 44333, Thursday 5-7PM.  

Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM Friday,  at St Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W Market St., Fairlawn 44333.  

Private interment at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Hilary Church, Good Samaritan Hunger Center or St. Bernard Hunger Center.

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